The history of the London Burkers

The history of the London Burkers - Containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross, the murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.

An Authentic and Faithful History of the ATROCIOUS MURDER of CELIA HOLLOWAY, with an accurate account of all the Mysterious and Extraordinary Circumstances which led to the discovery of her Mangled Body in the Copse, in the Lover's Walk, at Preston, near Brighton; comprising other highly important particulars relating to that Horrible Act, which have never yet been made public; including also the TRIAL for the MURDER, and the Extraordinary Confession of JOHN WILLIAM HOLLOWAY; together with his LIFE, written by HIMSELF, and published by his own desire, for the benefit of Young People. Also, the History and Trial of ANN KENNETT, &c. The whole arranged from Authentic Documents, and information supplied by the Family of Holloway, and other individuals concerned in the Discovery of the Murder. Accompanied by Portraits from Life, and Views, taken on the Spot, of the local scenery connected with the Murder, drawn by Mr. Parez, and engraved expressly to illustrate this Work. An Authentic and Faithful History of the MYSTERIOUS MURDER of MARIA MARTEN, with a Full Development of all the Extraordinary Circumstances which led to the Discovery of her Body in the RED BARN; including many very Interesting Particulars of the village of Polstead and its neighbourhood, never before printed. Together with the TRIAL AT LARGE of WILLIAM CORDER for the MURDER; specially taken in short-hand by the Author of this History, exclusively for the present Work; the whole being the result of laborious personal inquiry and investigation, aided by the Communications of the Family of Maria Marten, and many of the respectable inhabitants of Polstead and its vicinity. Illustrated by Portraits drawn from Life, and other highly interesting copperplate engravings of Plans, Views, &c. Published in Twenty-four Numbers, price Sixpence each, and in Six Parts at Two Shillings. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 64773
Author: Anonymous
Release Date: Mar 10, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English